Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ancoriferum
ID:
323924

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guillaumin) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 206 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323256



Common Names

  • Thrixspermum ancoriferum
  • Ancoriferum Thrixspermum
  • Anchor Thrixspermum


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Synonyms

  • Cleisostoma aciliatum Guillaumin & Tixier [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma ancoriferum Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Thrixspermum ancoriferum (also called Ancoriferum Thrixspermum, among many other common names) is a small palm tree that grows up to 10 feet tall. It has a single trunk with a crown of fan-shaped leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in coastal hammocks, pinelands, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Thrixspermum ancoriferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for landscaping. The leaves of this plant are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thrixspermum ancoriferum is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thrixspermum ancoriferum is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny position. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. In the winter, the plant should be kept dry and cool.

Where to Find Thrixspermum ancoriferum

Thrixspermum ancoriferum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Thrixspermum ancoriferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thrixspermum ancoriferum?

Thrixspermum ancoriferum

What is the common name of Thrixspermum ancoriferum?

Ancoriferum Thatch Palm

What is the natural habitat of Thrixspermum ancoriferum?

Thrixspermum ancoriferum is native to Florida, the Bahamas, Cuba, and the Cayman Islands

Species in the Thrixspermum genus

Thrixspermum aberrans, Thrixspermum acuminatissimum, Thrixspermum acutilobum, Thrixspermum agamense, Thrixspermum agusanense, Thrixspermum amesianum, Thrixspermum amplexicaule, Thrixspermum anceps, Thrixspermum ancoriferum, Thrixspermum angustatum, Thrixspermum angustifolium, Thrixspermum annamense, Thrixspermum arachnitiforme, Thrixspermum aurantiacum, Thrixspermum borneense, Thrixspermum brevibracteatum, Thrixspermum brevicapsularis, Thrixspermum brevicaule, Thrixspermum brevipes, Thrixspermum brunnescens, Thrixspermum calceolus, Thrixspermum canaliculatum, Thrixspermum carinatifolium, Thrixspermum carnosum, Thrixspermum celebicum, Thrixspermum centipeda, Thrixspermum cerinum, Thrixspermum clavatum, Thrixspermum clavilobum, Thrixspermum collinum, Thrixspermum complanatum, Thrixspermum congestum, Thrixspermum conigerum, Thrixspermum cordulatum, Thrixspermum corneri, Thrixspermum crassifolium, Thrixspermum crescentiforme, Thrixspermum cymboglossum, Thrixspermum denticulatum, Thrixspermum doctersii, Thrixspermum duplocallosum, Thrixspermum elmeri, Thrixspermum elongatum, Thrixspermum eximium, Thrixspermum fantasticum, Thrixspermum filifolium, Thrixspermum filiforme, Thrixspermum fimbriatum, Thrixspermum flaccidum, Thrixspermum fleuryi,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-204015: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.